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Yum's The Word Show
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"Yum's The Word" is the only show that blends old-school fun with modern-day storytelling.
Join host, Robin Gelfenbien, and some of NYC's best storytellers, comedians and writers every month for funny true stories, Mad Libs, nostalgic candy and Robin's homemade ice cream cakes.*
Past guests have included stars from "Orange is the New Black," Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show), Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Ophira Eisenberg (NPR), Joy Behar (The VIew), Tom Shillue (The Tonight Show)and more!
"We love Yum's the Word" - BonAppetit.com
Time Out New York Critics' Pick
One of "5 Comedy Shows to Watch" - Time Out Comedy
Named one of "5 Best Storytelling Series in NYC - CBS New York
Weekend Guide Recommendation - Daily Candy
"Your 9-year-old birthday party with booze and funnier friends." - Flavorpill
*Lactaid pills available at every show. Seriously.
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"Cabbies & Cockroaches" with Sam Dingman, Vanessa Golenia & Morgan - Ep. 48
May 30, 201800:43:24Tap to summarizeSam Dingman (The Moth Radio Hour) shares the unusual career choice he made when he was a struggling actor in NYC. Vanessa Golenia (The Moth) reveals the unlikely gift her mom gave her for Christmas one year. Morgan talks about the highs and lows of her first trip to NYC. Plus, Robin and Alex share some of their favorite podcasts and more.
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"A Special Tribute To Auntie" with Robin & Auntie - Ep. 47
May 9, 201800:24:35Tap to summarizeIn honor of Auntie’s 77th birthday, we're sharing some never-before-heard footage from Auntie. She divulges her Me Too story, where she learned how to make ice cream cakes and the best birthday gift she ever got. Plus, she lays on the Jewish guilt thick… naturally.
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"A Double Dose of Marijuana" with Gastor Almonte, Drew Prochaska & Auntie - Ep. 46
Apr 20, 201800:37:39Tap to summarizeDrew Prochaska (RISK!) shares the story of the unconventional way his boss boosted morale at his office. Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central) reveals the ridiculous shenanigans he got into as a teenager in East New York, Brooklyn. Plus, in honor of 4/20, Robin talks about the time she was drug tested and chats with Auntie about her dalliance with drugs back in the 60s.
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[Update] "Stump the Rabbi" with Gianmarco Soresi & Stacey Curry - Ep. 45
Apr 14, 201800:32:41Tap to summarizeStacey Bader Curry (The Moth) discovers the meaning of Christmas and family after an unexpected encounter with a well-known Daily Show correspondent. Gianmarco Soresi (truTV) shares the story of his birthright trip when he takes Rabbi Shlomo to task during a game of "Stump the Rabbi." Plus, Robin shares the origin of her last name and tests Gianmarco on his Yiddish knowledge.
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"Catfishing the KKK" (The March Madness Ep.) with Josh Johnson, Dawn Fraser & Auntie - Ep. 44
Mar 21, 201800:48:09Tap to summarizeDawn J. Fraser (TEDNYC) recalls a hairy situation she got into in Brazil. Josh Johnson (The Daily Show) reveals the hysterical and outrageous ways he spent his free time as a teenager. Auntie leaves Robin a hilarious voicemail. Robin geeks out over March Madness, shares a very cool experience she had recently and tries her hand at rapping.
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"Happy Pi Day!" with Zak Shusterman - Ep. 43
Mar 14, 201800:25:29Tap to summarizeIn honor of Pi Day, Robin and Alex sit down with Pros(e) of Pie host and co-producer, Zak Shusterman to talk all things pie and storytelling. Plus, they discuss Pi(e) Days past, the outrage that unfolded between Zak’s show and Yum’s the Word, pie puns… natch and more.
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"Awkward Sex Stories 2: Internet Sex Goddess" with Matthew Dicks & Tracey Segarra - Ep. 42
Feb 28, 201800:29:16Tap to summarizeIn this second half of our two-part awkward sex stories series, Matthew Dicks (This American Life) shares his uncertainty about becoming a parent, his wife’s dogged determination and a bag of frozen peas. Tracey Segarra (The Moth Radio Hour) tells a jaw-dropping story about how her anonymous post on Reddit went more viral than she could have imagined. Plus, Auntie teases us with her awkward sex story and Robin shares more titillating ice cream cake names from the "Mister Softee: Awkward Sex Stories" show.
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"Awkward Sex Stories 1: Smurfy Dildos" w/ Christian Finnegan, Kambri Crews & Joe Berkowitz - Ep. 41
Feb 14, 201800:40:35Tap to summarizeIn this two-part series featuring awkward sex stories, Kambri Crews (The Moth Radio Hour) hilariously recounts her ghosts of sex toys past. Her husband, Christian Finnegan (Comedy Central), relives a sexual encounter that should have remained a fantasy rather than a reality. Joe Berkowitz, author of “Away with Words," and Robin have a pun competition with ice cream cake names. Plus, Robin crowdsources people's awkward sex songs and shares some of the most unusual and surprising ones she got.
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"Cowbells & IUDs" with Anita Flores & Matthew "Levee" Chavez - Ep. 40
Jan 31, 201800:34:34Tap to summarizeIn this second of two episodes dedicated to stories from the Trump Era, Anita Flores (BuzzFeed) shares her story about the drastic measure she took as soon as Trump was elected. Matthew “Levee” Chavez, the Creator of “Subway Therapy,” talks about the inspiration behind the project, the most shocking things people have written and the subway passage known as the Poop Tunnel. Plus, Auntie reveals her hilarious feelings about Trump’s press secretaries and the secret ingredient on KFC’s menu while Robin has a field day with the surprising gems she finds in the studio.
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"Protests & Pussy Hats" with Sopan Deb, Dava Krause & Auntie - Ep. 39
Jan 17, 201800:30:37Tap to summarizeIn this first of two episodes featuring stories from the Trump Era, Sopan Deb (New York Times reporter) shares how he forged a tighter relationship with his father after a Trump rally. Dava Krause (House) talks about the surprising reaction her right-wing father had after she attended the Women’s March. Plus, Auntie unleashes on Trump like never before and reveals the hilarious way she lets out her aggressions on him.
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